Deflect
Deflect verb - To change the course or direction of (something).
Usage example: the wind deflected the Frisbee just as I was about to lunge for it
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Synonyms for Deflect
Redirect is a synonym for deflect in divert topic. In some cases you can use "Redirect" instead a verb "Deflect".
Redirect
Redirect verb - To change the course or direction of (something).
Usage example: upon hearing the noise, he redirected his gaze to the window
Deflect is a synonym for redirect in divert topic. You can use "Deflect" instead a verb "Redirect", if it concerns topics such as turn a different direction.
Nearby Words: redirection, redirecting
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- However, he is equally wiling to use snark to deflect and redirect conversation in his favour, drifting into the territory of the stepford snarker.
- While doing so, Oswald rapidly spins in place, which allows him to deflect and redirect enemy projectiles.
Source: Good Bad Bugs / Fighting Game -
Seigfried of Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple uses this as the basis of his fighting style; he spins to deflect incoming attacks and redirect the momentum into his own blows.
Source: Spin to Deflect Stuff
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